Karachi (Parliament Times): The decomposed body of actor and model Humaira Asghar was discovered on Tuesday in a flat located in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA), police said.
The 32-year-old had reportedly been dead for nearly 20 days when her body was found. Police said the woman had been living alone in the apartment since 2018. She had been paying rent till 2024, after which payments ceased.
Darakhshan SHO Farooq Sanjrani said the landlord had approached the court for eviction proceedings. A police team, accompanied by a bailiff, arrived at the residence to take possession of the property.
Upon arrival, the flat was found locked from the inside. When the officers forced entry, they discovered the body in a decomposed state in one of the rooms.
Authorities transferred the remains to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for further investigation. The flat has since been sealed, and police said a thorough inquiry is underway.
While the cause of death remains undetermined, police suspect it may have been due to natural causes. A post-mortem examination will be carried out to ascertain the exact cause. Police said no contact has been made with any relatives of the deceased so far.
Investigation Update,
– Police suspect the cause of death may be due to natural causes, but a post-mortem examination is being conducted to determine the exact cause.
– Forensic evidence has been collected from the crime scene, and investigators are examining all possible leads.
– Authorities believe Humaira Asghar Ali may have died in October 2024, based on forensic and digital evidence.
Humaira Asghar’s Career,
– She was a model and actress known for her appearance on ARY’s “Tamasha Ghar” and the 2015 film “Jalaibee”.
– She had 700,000 Instagram followers and received the National Woman Leadership Award in 2023.
– Humaira Asghar Ali was also recognized for sharing fitness advice on morning television programs ³.
Police Efforts,
– The police have been trying to contact her estranged family using contact details obtained from her landlord.
– The case remains open, and investigators are awaiting the results of the post-mortem before determining the next steps.